Learn the Chinese martial art Tai Chi at Sunshine Place. Tai Chi is widely practiced globally because of its benefits in defense training and meditation. This mind-body practice is considered a graceful exercise that mostly appeals to the elderly by helping their overall physical and mental health. Because it is …
Read More »Taylor Swift, The Weeknd invited to join Oscars panel
Music megastars Taylor Swift and The Weeknd are among showbiz people invited to join the organization that votes on who gets Oscars, the body said Wednesday. Other invitees include Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, who directed “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” which won seven Oscars this year including the prize …
Read More »Aquino: Gilas Women’s win proves we belong in Asia Cup
Vanessa de Jesus struck with 25 points, while Jack Animam posted a double-double for the Gilas Pilipinas National Women’s team as they put away Chinese Taipei, 92-81, on Wednesday to stay on track for a semifinal berth in the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports …
Read More »Young Thai chefs shake up Bangkok’s food scene
Thitid Tassanakajohn has a degree in economics from Thailand’s top university, but turned his back on a stable career in finance to launch a high-end restaurant in Bangkok — a city famed for its street food. The 38-year-old, known as Chef Ton, is one of a group of top …
Read More »World Cup a paradigm shift in sports for women
LOS ANGELES—US veteran Megan Rapinoe said the upcoming Women’s World Cup feels like a “paradigm shift” in the global business of women’s sports even as inequities persist. The fight for equal pay by Rapinoe and her US teammates was a backdrop to their 2019 World Cup triumph in France, eventually …
Read More »Rondina explosive in indoor volleyball return, leads Choco Mucho to victory
Sisi Rondina of Choco Mucho scores one over Gayle Pascual and Zamantha Nolasco of Farm Fresh in the PVL Invitational Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Center on Thursday, June 29. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO Sisi Rondina made an explosive indoor volleyball return as she led Choco Mucho’s 25-14, 25-7, 25-16 …
Read More »How the Shein influencer trip marked a turning point in the brand-sponsored vacation trend
Several influencers were lambasted this week for their social media posts enthusiastically highlighting a trip sponsored by the Chinese fast fashion clothing retailer Shein, which has previously been accused of labour exploitation and environmentally damaging practices. Company said influencer videos were ‘authentic’ reactions to facility tour. Influencers on blast: how …
Read More »Madonna hospitalized for several days, tour postponed
Madonna is recovering after falling ill with a “serious bacterial infection” that landed her in an intensive care unit for several days, her manager Guy Oseary said in a statement Wednesday. “Her health is improving, however she is still under medical care,” he said. “A full recovery is expected.” Oseary …
Read More »Of stars and hope
Mavx Productions showcased its highly anticipated film “Pangarap Kong Oskars” on June 23 with a glamorous red carpet event at Cinema 3, The Block, SM North Edsa in Quezon City. The affair drew a crowd of industry insiders, who came out in full force to show their support for the …
Read More »Welcome to Alberta, a one-party province no longer
Even with UCP re-elected, close result marks the end of decades of conservative dominance. Competitive politics is likely here to stay. UCP won, but close result spells end to decades of conservative dominance. This opinion piece is by Doreen Barrie, a political scientist at the University of Calgary. For more …
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